Ron Goulart's Great History of Comic BooksContemporary Books, 1986 - 314 pages "Here is the long awaited complete history of comic books from the 1890s to the 1980s--the characters, the classics, the creators, trends in the marketplace, and the business of comic book publishing--by one of the field's top authorities and major collectors. Thoroughly researched, Ron Goulart's Great History of Comic Books boasts more than 200 black-and white illustrations, 24 pages in full color, an invaluable index, and the lively writing style that has made Ron Goulart so popular with comic book fans everywhere. Herein you'll find: the origins and exploits of superheroes; the lives and times of artists, editors, writers, including Jack Kirby, Stan Lee, Siegel and Shuster, Will Wisner, Joe Simon, Sheldon Mayer, Jim Shooter, and many more--in their own words; many rare reprints and early sketches. This definitive one volume account of one of America's liveliest industries, from before Superman to after Spider-Man, is a must for every collector's bookshelf. " -- Back cover |
Contents
Popular Comics Etc | 15 |
Comics on Parade | 31 |
A Super Year | 43 |
Copyright | |
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